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Trump Makes Startling Claim, Says U.S. Military "Took out millions of barrels of oil" in Iranian Waters, Energy Secretary Denies

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June 11 — Following the release of the latest inflation data, U.S. President Donald Trump once again made controversial remarks. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 4.2% — a new high since 2023 — prompting Trump to say “I like inflation,” calling the figure “great.” Trump further claimed the U.S. is moving millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz every night, implying this is why oil prices haven’t spiked even more. He also alleged the U.S. military is carrying out “secret missions” to ensure oil tankers can pass through the waterway safely. The comments sparked widespread public doubt. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Wright told a congressional hearing she was not aware of the U.S. shipping oil from Iran, only confirming that the U.S. military is assisting some oil tankers in transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts pointed out it is unclear what exactly Trump’s “shipping oil” statement means or its logical link to inflation. The Democratic Party seized the opportunity to slam his remarks as “out of touch with reality”; Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused him of “disrespecting the American public.”
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